Middlesbrough's topsy-turvy form continued to rear its ugly head last night after Neil Warnock's side slumped to a 3-1 defeat at home to Bristol City.

Having sacked Dean Holden last week after six months in charge, the Robins moved quick to secure the experienced Nigel Pearson until the end of the season and possibly beyond.

He sat in the stands at the Riverside last night after a brief meeting with his new squad beforehand, and it seemed to motivate the away side as they raced into a 3-0 first half lead following goals from Nahki Wells and a brace from Famara Diedhiou - who was said to be a Boro transfer target last month.

Not one to mince his words as a manager, Neil Warnock pinned the blame on his attacking trio of Neeskens Kebano, Ashley Fletcher and Duncan Watmore for being ineffective in the first half, but also Chuba Akpom as he replaced Fletcher after just 23 minutes.

 

 

 

 

“On Saturday at Reading I thought we did well because our front three were very good," said Warnock post-match, per TeessideLive.

“I thought they were a waste of time in the first half tonight. Waste of time.

“So it’s back to the drawing board I'm afraid.”

Middlesbrough fans clearly like a manager who speaks his mind considering the reaction from Twitter to the comments - check some out below.